BEGINNER

KNITTING

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Deramores Studio Chunky

YARN
5 x 100g Frost Yarn A
4 x 100g Jade Yarn B
2 x 100g Burnt Orange Yarn C
2 x 100g Sterling Yarn D

NEEDLES A pair of 6mm knitting needles.

13 sts and 19 rows to measure 10cm x 10cm

TENSION (4in x 4in) using 6mm needles over double
moss stitch pattern.

SIZE Finished Blanket: 90cm x 110cm

EXTRAS Pom pom maker (optional).

Bright Geometric Blanket

By Sarah Murray
K Knit. Hi, my name is Sarah Murray, I’m a freelance
UK P Purl. knitting and crochet designer and I live and work
TERMS Patt Pattern. in Cornwall. I’ve had patterns of my own designs
Rep Repeat. published in several magazines, and I regularly
RS Right side. write and edit knitting and crochet patterns for a
St (s) Stitch (es). number of publishers.
WS Wrong side.
I am happy to design many different types of item, but I especially
Cont Continue enjoy quirky things, household items and accessories, men’s and
children’s garments.

I love to incorporate inspiration from the Cornish landscape in my

This blanket is easily scalable by working more
NOTES (or fewer) squares. One ball of yarn will make
2 large squares, or 4 half squares, or 7 small
squares. Remember to also allow sufficient
quantities for the edging.
designs, in the form of twists, cables and other textures, colours
inspired by the sea and project names inspired by the Cornish
language. You can view all my latest designs at
www.deramores.com.
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Unauthorised copying, alteration, sharing and distribution of
this material is strictly prohibited.
 PATTERN

Large Square To Make Up

Cast on 26 sts using 6mm needles and thumb method. Use photo or chart as a guide throughout making up. Sew
Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; rep from * to end. squares together according to chart.
Row 2: As row 1.
Row 3: *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 4: As row 3. Upper and Lower Borders (both alike)
Last 4 rows set double moss stitch.
Cont in patt until square measures 20cm, ending with a RS Using 6mm needles and Yarn A, pick up and knit 102 sts from
row. edge.
Cast off in patt. Starting with row 2, work 5 rows in double moss stitch as set
for large square.
Cast off in patt.
Small Square
Cast on 14 sts using 6mm needles and thumb method. Side Borders (both alike)
Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 2: As row 1. Using 6mm needles and Yarn A, pick up and knit 136 sts from
Row 3: *P1, K1; rep from * to end. side edge.
Row 4: As row 3. Starting with row 2, work 5 rows in double moss stitch as set
Last 4 rows set double moss stitch. for large square.
Cont in patt until square measures 10cm, ending with a RS Cast off in patt.
row.
Cast off in patt.
To Make Up
Horizontal Half Square Sew in loose ends. Make 4 pom poms using Yarn A and sew
one to each corner of blanket.
Cast on 26 sts using 6mm needles and thumb method.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 2: As row 1.
Row 3: *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 4: As row 3.
Last 4 rows set double moss stitch.
Cont in patt until square measures 10cm, ending with a RS
row.
Cast off in patt.

Vertical Half Square

Cast on 14 sts using 6mm needles and thumb method.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 2: As row 1.
Row 3: *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 4: As row 3.
Last 4 rows set double moss stitch.
Cont in patt until square measures 20cm, ending with a RS
row.
Cast off in patt.

Blanket
Make 7 large squares using Yarn B.
Make 2 vertical half squares using Yarn B.
Make 2 large squares using Yarn C.
Make 2 vertical half squares using Yarn C.
Make 2 horizontal half squares using Yarn C.
Make 4 large squares using Yarn D.
Make 16 small squares using Yarn A.

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